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For He spoke, and it was done; He commanded, and it stood fast.

A horse is a vain hope for safety; Neither shall it deliver any by its great strength.

Our soul waits for the LORD; He is our help and our shield.

For our heart shall rejoice in Him, Because we have trusted in His holy name.

Take hold of shield and buckler, And stand up for my help.

For without cause they have hidden their net for me in a pit, Which they have dug without cause for my life.

All my bones shall say, "LORD, who is like You, Delivering the poor from him who is too strong for him, Yes, the poor and the needy from him who plunders him?"

They reward me evil for good, To the sorrow of my soul.

But as for me, when they were sick, My clothing was sackcloth; I humbled myself with fasting; And my prayer would return to my own heart.

I paced about as though he were my friend or brother; I bowed down heavily, as one who mourns for his mother.

For they do not speak peace, But they devise deceitful matters Against the quiet ones in the land.

Let them shout for joy and be glad, Who favor my righteous cause; And let them say continually, "Let the LORD be magnified, Who has pleasure in the prosperity of His servant."

For he flatters himself in his own eyes, When he finds out his iniquity and when he hates.

For with You is the fountain of life; In Your light we see light.

For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, And wither as the green herb.

Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for Him; Do not fret because of him who prospers in his way, Because of the man who brings wicked schemes to pass.

For evildoers shall be cut off; But those who wait on the LORD, They shall inherit the earth.

For yet a little while and the wicked shall be no more; Indeed, you will look carefully for his place, But it shall be no more.

The Lord laughs at him, For He sees that his day is coming.

For the arms of the wicked shall be broken, But the LORD upholds the righteous.